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P134 OKO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,090 mi
Last recorded160,090 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 OKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 160,090 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 158,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 155,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 149,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 143,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 138,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 132,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 126,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 119,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 105,873 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 97,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 97,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,948 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 89,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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P134 OKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P134 OKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P134 OKO registered?

P134 OKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P134 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 OKO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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